BEKO EFC51533 W Combi Frost Free Fridge Freezer Instructions
- June 13, 2024
- Beko
Table of Contents
- BEKO EFC51533 W Combi Frost Free Fridge Freezer
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- Your refrigerator
- Warnings
- Installation
- Before operating
- Using your refrigerator
- Defrosting
- Maintenance and cleaning
- Do’s and Don’ts
- Guarantee Details
- How To Obtain Service
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
BEKO EFC51533 W Combi Frost Free Fridge Freezer
Product Information
The Combi Frost Free Fridge Freezer, model EFC51533 W, is a high-quality appliance designed to provide years of reliable service. It has been manufactured in a 1st-class facility and undergone meticulous quality control procedures. This user manual contains important information and useful usage tips for the product. Please read the entire manual before using the fridge freezer and keep it for future reference.
This manual may also be applicable to other models.
Symbols and their descriptions
- C : Important information or useful usage tips.
- A: Warning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
- B : Warning against electric voltage.
Main Features
- Temperature setting control
- Interior light
- Cabinet shelves
- Defrost water collection channel
- Salad crisper
- Ice bank
- Fast freeze compartment
- Frozen food storage drawers
- Adjustable feet
- Door shelves
- Egg tray
- Bottle shelf
- Fan
- Fridge compartment
- Freezer compartment
Please note that the figures in this manual are schematic and may not exactly correspond to your specific product. If certain parts mentioned in the manual are not included in your purchased product, they may be applicable to other models.
Product Usage Instructions
Electrical requirements
Before plugging in the appliance, ensure that the voltage and frequency
mentioned on the rating plate inside the fridge freezer match your electricity
supply. The rating label can be found on the left-hand side of the fridge
inner liner. It is recommended to connect the appliance to a suitable switched
and fused socket. Ensure that the plug remains accessible after positioning
the appliance.
Using your refrigerator
- Temperature Control And Adjustment : Use the temperature setting control to adjust the desired temperature for the fridge and freezer compartments.
- Suggested Arrangement Of Food In The Fridge/Freezer : Follow the suggested arrangement guidelines provided in the manual for optimal storage of different types of food.
- Storing Frozen Food : Utilize the frozen food storage drawers and fast freeze compartment to store and preserve frozen food items.
- Freezing Fresh Food: Use the freezer compartment to freeze fresh food items. Refer to the manual for specific instructions.
- Making Ice Cube s: The ice bank allows you to make ice cubes conveniently. Follow the instructions in the manual for making ice cubes.
- Defrosting : The manual provides instructions on how to defrost the fridge freezer when necessary.
Maintenance and cleaning
Refer to the manual’s maintenance and cleaning section for detailed
instructions on how to properly maintain and clean your fridge freezer.
Installation
Follow the installation instructions provided in the manual for proper
setup of your fridge freezer.
Guarantee Details
The manual contains important guarantee details. Please refer to it for
information on the guarantee coverage.
How To Obtain Service
If you require service or assistance with your fridge freezer, refer to the
manual for instructions on how to obtain service.
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Your refrigerator
Congratulations on your choice of a BEKO quality Appliance which has been designed to give you service for many years.
- Temperature setting control
- Interior light
- Cabinet shelves
- Defrost water collection channel
- Salad crisper
- Ice bank
- Fast freeze compartment
- Frozen food storage drawers
- Adjustable feet
- Door shelves
- Egg tray
- Bottle shelf
- Fan
- Fridge compartment
- Freezer compartment
C Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.
Warnings
- Do not connect your appliance to the electricity supply until all packing and transit protectors have been removed.
- If transported horizontally leave to stand upright for at least 4 hours before switching on to allow compressor oil to settle
- If you are discarding an old refrigerator with a lock or latch fitted to the door, disable the lock/latch, ensure that it is left in a safe condition to prevent the entrapment of young children.
- This fridge/freezer must only be used for its intended purpose i.e the storing and freezing of edible foodstuff.
- Do not dispose of the appliance on a fire. At BEKO, the care and protection of our environment is an ongoing commitment. This appliance which is among the latest range introduced is particularly environment friendly. Your appliance contains non CFC / HFC natural substances in the cooling system (Called R600a) and in the insulation (Called cyclopentane) which are potentially flammable if exposed to fire. Therefore, take care not to damage, the cooling circuit / pipes of the appliance in transportation and in use. In case of damage do not expose the appliance to fire or potential ignition source and immediately ventilate the room where the appliance is situated.
- We suggest you contact your local authority for disposal information and facilities available.
- See Installation Instructions on page 8 for information on suitable location.
- To obtain the best possible performance and trouble free operation from your appliance it is very important to carefully read these instructions.
- On delivery, check to make sure that the product is not damaged and that all the parts and accessories are in perfect condition.
- Ensure that the plug remains readily accessible. Do not use multiple adapter or extension cable.
- Failure to observe these instructions may invalidate your right to free service during the guarantee period.
- Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
- Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
- Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
- Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
- We suggest you keep these instructions in a safe place for easy reference.
- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Electrical requirements
- Before you insert the plug into the wall socket make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown on the rating plate inside the appliance corresponds to your electricity supply.
- Rating label is on the left hand side of fridge inner liner.
- We recommend that this appliance be connected to the mains supply via a
- suitable switched and fused socket. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
- Should the mains lead of the appliance become damaged or should it need Replacing at any time, it must be replaced by a special purpose made mains lead which can only be obtained from a BEKO authorised service agent.
Warning! This appliance must be earthed
If the fitted moulded plug is not suitable for your socket, then the plug
should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted. Destroy the old plug which
is cut off as a plug with bared cord could cause a shock hazard if inserted
into a socket elsewhere in the house.
The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates a 13 A fuse. Should the fuse
need to be replaced an ASTABEAB approved BS 1362 fuse of the same rating must
be used. Do not forget to refit the fuse cover. In the event of losing the
fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement fuse cover has been
fitted.
Colour of the replacement fuse cover must be the same colour as that visible
on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available from any good
electrical store.
Important! Fitting A Different Plug
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug
proceed as follows: (See diagram).
- Connect the green-yellow or green (Earth) wire to the terminal in the plug marked ‘E’ or with the symbol or coloured green and yellow or green.
- Connect the blue (Neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug marked ‘N’ or coloured black.
- Connect the brown (Live) wire to the terminal in the plug marked ‘L’ or coloured red.
With alternative plugs a 13 A fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the main fuse box. If in doubt contact a qualified electrician.
Energy saving tips
- Ensure your appliance is installed in a well ventilated area.
- Ensure the time between buying chilled/frozen food and placing them in your appliance is kept at minimum, particularly in summer. We recommend you use a cool bag or a special carrier bag to carry perishable food.
- Do not leave the door (s) of your appliance open longer than necessary and ensure they are closed properly after each opening.
- Defrost frozen food in the fridge compartment, so that frozen food acts as an ice pack to assist cooling in the fridge.
- Energy consumption of this appliance is measured while freezer compartment is loaded without use of top shelf lid and the drawers except the bottom drawer. It is advised that freezer compartment is loaded without use of drawers except the bottom drawer in order to achieve maximum loading capacity.
Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product
This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears
a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and
materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose
of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its
service life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about
these collection centers.
Compliance with rohs directive
The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU).
It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the
Directive.
Package information
Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials
in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the
packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to
the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.
Installation
Transportation Instructions
- The appliance should be transported only in a vertical upright position. The packing as supplied must be intact during transportation.
- If during the course of transport the appliance has to be transported horizontally, it must only be laid on its right hand side when standing in the front of the appliance. After bringing it to upright position,it must not be operated for at least 4 hours to allow the system to settle.
- Failure to comply with the above instructions could result in damage occurring to the appliance. The manufacturer will not be held responsible if these instructions are disregarded.
- The appliance must be protected against rain, moisture and other atmospheric influences.
- When positioning your appliance take care not to damage your flooring, pipes, wall coverings etc. Do not move the appliance by pulling by the door or handle.
- Empty any water in the drain tray before moving. See section ‘Defrosting’ and ‘Care & cleaning’ for further information.
- Make sure that the defrost water pipe at the back of the product is fixed to the plastic evaporating pan on the top of the compressor, to avoid defrost water spillage on the floor.
Important: Care must be taken while cleaning / carrying the appliance to
avoid touching the bottom of the condenser metal wires at the back of the
appliance as you might injure your fingers and hands.
Do not attempt to sit or stand on top of your appliance as it is not designed
for such use. You could injure yourself or damage the appliance.
Important: Make sure that mains cable is not caught under the appliance
during and after carrying / moving the appliance, to avoid the mains cable
becoming cut or damaged.”
Important: This appliance is not designed for stacking with any other
appliance. When positioning your appliance, take care not to damage your
flooring, pipes, wall coverings etc.
Do not allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls.
BEKO declines to accept any liability should the instructions not be followed.
Important
Installation Instructions
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The space in the room where the appliance is installed must not be smaller than 10 cubic metres.
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This appliance is equipped with ‘Freezer Guard’ which ensures that at the advised setting [4 – four on the control] the frozen food in the freezer will not defrost even if the ambient temperature falls as low
as -15 °C. So you may then install your appliance in a garage or an unheated room without having to worry about frozen food in the freezer being spoilt. However at low ambient temperatures mentioned above, fridge contents are likely to freeze, so check and consume food in the fridge accordingly. When the ambient temperature returns to normal, you may change the setting to suit your needs. -
Do not place the appliance near cookers, radiators or in direct sunlight as this will cause your appliance
to use more electricity. If installed next to a source of heat or freezer, maintain the following minimum side clearances:
From Cookers 50 mm (2”) From Radiators 300 mm (12”) From Freezers 25 mm (1”) -
Make sure that sufficient room is provided around the appliance to ensure free air circulation.Fit the two plastic wall spacers supplied with the appliance onto the condenser on the back of the appliance by rotating 1/4 turn (See Diagram).
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The fridge/freezer should be located on a smooth surface. The two front feet can be adjusted as required. To ensure that your appliance is standingupright adjust the two front feet by turning clockwise or anti-clockwise, until the product is in firm contact with the floor. Correct adjustment of feet avoids excessive vibration and noise.
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Refer to cleaning and care section to prepare your appliance for use.A special receptacle is supplied to store the mains plug during transit. The receptacle is fixed at the back of the cabinet, on the side of the compressor. (See diagram) Gently remove the plug from the receptacle. Never pull the mains cord, you may damage the appliance. In the case of transportation, ensure you locate the plug in the receptacle provided to avoid transit damage.
Replacing The Interior Light Bulb
Should the light fail to work, proceed as follows.
- Switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug.
- You may find it useful to remove shelves for easy access.
- Use a flat tipped screwdriver to remove the light diffuser cover by inserting the blade in each of the two recesses to prise off each side.
- First check that the bulb hasn’t worked loose by ensuring it is screwed securely in the holder. Replace the plug and switch on. If the bulb works, replace the light cover by inserting the rear lug and pushing up to locate the front two lugs.
- If the light still fails to work, switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug. Replace the bulb with a new 15 watt (max) screw cap (SES) bulb.
- Carefully dispose of the burnt-out light bulb immediately. Replacement light bulb can easily be obtained from a good local electrical or DIY store.
Reversing The Doors
We recommend that you reverse doors before switching on for the first time.
Tools required : Small and medium size flat and cross-headed
screwdrivers, a pair of pliers.
Spare Parts supplied in the plastic bag : The following parts, which are
exclusively for left hand side fitted hinge operation are supplied in a
plastic bag with the appliance
- Upper door top trim hinge covers –there are 2 different parts, one for each side of top trim.
- Upper door middle hinge bushing/door stopper assembly.
We suggest you keep all the parts supplied in the plastic bag and also parts, which have been removed when reversing doors, in a safe place for possible future, re-use.
IMPORTANT: We suggest you ask somebody to help you when moving the
appliance around and to hold doors when removing / re-fitting hinges and doors
to avoid any injury and damage to the product.
Please refer to diagrams supplied. To follow numbers in brackets below, refer
to the main diagram.
- Switch off the appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug.
- Remove all loose items and fittings and food, if any, from inside the appliance and door racks.
- Gently prise off plastic hinge cover of upper door top trim and hinge covers on both sides of front top panel using a small flat-headed screwdriver. (1)
- Gently tilt the appliance back against a strong wall on its rear side sufficiently to allow the lower hinge to be removed. Take care to protect the appliance, your wall and floor coverings. You can utilise the original packaging to do this. Once you tilt the appliance back, check to make sure the appliance is completely stable and safe before you carry on.(2)
- Unscrew and remove the lower hinge using a cross-headed screwdriver while holding the lower door firmly.(3)
- Remove lower door carefully off the middle hinge and stand door upright in a safe place.(4)
- Open upper door and unscrew and remove the middle hinge while holding the upper door firmly. Use a flat-headed screwdriver. Middle hinge will need to be rotated 180 degrees before re-fitting on the opposite side.(5)
- Remove upper door carefully off the upper hinge and stand door upright in a safe place.(6)
- Unscrew and remove the upper hinge using a flat-headed screwdriver.(7)
- Rotate the upper hinge 180 degrees and then unscrew and remove the hinge pin using a pair of pliers and re-fit to opposite side of hinge.(8)
- Reposition plugs and hinge pin bushings on top of doors on the opposite side of both doors. Use small flatheaded screwdrivers to remove plugs and bushings. Take care not to mark doors.(9)
- Reposition left hand side feet on the opposite side.(10)
- Unscrew and remove the bottom door hinge pin bushing/door stopper using a cross-headed screwdriver.(11)Unscrew and remove the upper door middle hinge pin bushing/door stopper using a cross-headed screwdriver.
- Important: This part cannot be used on the opposite side; left hand side middle hinge pin bushing/door stopper part is supplied in the plastic bag.(11)
- Re-fit the upper hinge on the left hand side using flat-headed screwdriver.(12)
- Fit upper door left hand side middle hinge pin bushing/door stopper supplied in the plastic bag using cross-headed screwdriver.(13) Reposition three small plastic plugs on the left hand side, which are covering middle hinge holes, on the opposite side to cover holes left empty.(14)
- Locate and re-fit upper door to upper hinge and hold the door firmly.(15)
- Locate the middle hinge pin to middle hinge pin bushing of upper door on the left hand side and re-fit the middle hinge.(16) First fit the left screw when the door is closed and then fit the right screw after opening the door for access.
- Reposition the screw fitted to lower hinge hole on the left hand side at the bottom of the cabinet on the opposite side.(17)
- Locate and re-fit lower door to middle hinge pin and then re-fit the lower hinge on the left hand side.(18),(19)
- Carefully stand the appliance upright and adjust the two front feet if necessary.
- Check that doors open and close easily, they are aligned correctly and that there are no gaps allowing ir into the cabinet. If there are gaps between the door seal and the cabinet, adjust the door seal by gently pulling away from the door using fingers.
- Check that all the hinge screws are tightened. Avoid over tightening the screws.
- Put all items, fittings back in the appliance.
- Fit upper door top trim and front top panel plastic hinge covers. Upper door top trim hinge covers are supplied in the plastic bag.(20)
- Wait for at least 4 hours to allow the system to settle before switching on.
- Once the correct storage temperatures have been reached in the appliance, put back all the food.
Before operating
Final Check
Before you start using the fridge/freezer check that
- The feet have been adjusted for perfect levelling.
- The interior is dry and air can circulate freely at the rear.
- Clean the interior as recommended under “CLEANING AND CARE.”
- Insert the plug into the wall socket and switch on the electricity supply. Avoid accidental disconnection by taping over the switch.
- You will hear a noise as the compressor starts up. The liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also give rise to noise, whether the compressor is running or not which is quite normal.
- If you are going to store already frozen food ensure the freezer has reached the correct temperature. Then you can put in your already frozen food.
- “ Slight undulation of the top of the cabinet is quite normal due to the manufacturing process used, so do not worry, it is not a defect.
- Front edges of the cabinet may feel warm. This is normal. These areas are designed to be warm to avoid condensation.
- We recommend that you set the thermostat at 3 and monitor the temperature to ensure the appliance maintains desired storage temperatures (see section Temperature Control and Adjustment).
- Do not load the appliance immediately it is switched on. Wait until the correct storage temperature has been reached. We recommend that you check the temperature with an accurate thermometer (see; Temperature Control and Adjustment).
Important Notes
- If there is a power failure do not open the door. Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts for less than 16.5 hours. If the failure is longer, then the food should be checked and either eaten immediately or cooked and then re-frozen.
- If you find the freezer door difficult to open just after you have closed it, don’t worry. This is due to the pressure difference which will equalise and allow the door to open normally after a few minutes.
- Always wrap food using a suitable packaging material before storing in your appliance to avoid contact with the appliance surface and food remains for hygiene reasons.
Using your refrigerator
Temperature Control And Adjustment
Operating temperatures are controlled by the control (see diagram) located on
the ceiling of fridge compartment. Settings may be made from min, 1 … 6, max,
max being the coldest position.
When the appliance is switched on for the first time, the setting should be
adjusted so that after 24 hours, the average fridge temperature is no higher
than +5°C (+41°F). We recommend you set the control half way between the min
and max setting and monitor to obtain the desired temperature i. e. towards
max you will obtain a colder fridge temperature and vice versa. Some sections
of the fridge may be cooler or warmer ( such as the salad crisper and the top
part of the cabinet ) which is quite normal.
The normal storage temperature of the freezer should be -18°C (0°F). Lower
temperatures may be obtained by adjusting setting towards max position.
We recommend that you check the temperature with an accurate thermometer to
ensure that the storage compartments are kept to the desired temperature.
Remember you must take your reading very quickly since the thermometer
temperature will rise very rapidly after you remove it from the appliance.
Please remember each time the door is opened cold air escapes and the internal
temperature rises. Therefore never leave the door open and ensure it is closed
immediately after food is put in or removed.
Suggested Arrangement Of Food In The Fridge/Freezer
Arrangement Examples (See diagram)
- Baked, chilled cooked food, dairy products, cans.
- Meat, sausages, cold cuts.
- Fruit, vegetables, salads.
- Making, storing ice cubes.
- Frozen food.
- Frozen food and freezing of fresh food.
- Butter, cheese.
- Small bottles, cans, tubes.
- Eggs.
- Tall/Large bottles.
The following guidelines and recommendations are suggested to obtain the best results and storage hygiene.
- The fridge compartment is for the short term storage of fresh food and drinks.
- The freezer compartment is rated and suitable for the freezing of fresh food and storage of pre-frozen food. The recommendation for storage as stated on the food packaging should be observed at all times.
- Cooked dishes must be stored in airtight covered containers.
- Fresh wrapped produce can be placed on the shelf. Fresh fruit and vegetables should be cleaned and stored in the crisper bins.
- Bottles can be placed in the door section.
- To store raw meat, wrap in polythene bags and place on the lowest shelf. Do not allow to come into contact with cooked food to avoid contamination. For safety, only store raw meat for two to three days.
- Keep the food packed wrapped or covered. Allow hot food and beverages to cool before placing them in the fridge. Do not store explosive substances. High proof alcohol must be stored upright in sealed containers. Left over canned food should not be stored in the can.
- Fizzy drinks should not be frozen and products such as flavoured water ices should not be consumed too cold.
- Some fruit and vegetables suffer damage if kept at temperatures near 0°C. Therefore wrap pineapples, melons, cucumbers, tomatoes and similar produce in polythene bags.
- Place chilled cooked food and similar food near the rear of the fridge inner liner where the cold wall is located.
- Shelves, racks, crisper bins, drawers, flaps, bottle grippers are all removable.
- Do not leave frozen food at room temperature to thaw; the best way to defrost food is to put it in the fridge to thaw slowly. Make sure you avoid defrosting food or food juices drip onto other food.
- For hygiene reasons, always wrap food using a suitable packaging material before storing in your appliance to avoid contact with the appliance surface.
Storing Frozen Food
Prepacked commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the
frozen food manufacturer’s instructions for a frozen food storage compartment.
To ensure that the high quality achieved by the frozen food manufacturer and
the food retailer is maintained, the following should be remembered
- Put packets in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase.
- Ensure that contents are labelled and dated.
- Do not exceed “Use By”, “Best Before” dates on the packaging.
If there is a power failure do not open the door. Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts for less than 20 hrs. If the failure is longer, then the food should be checked and either eaten immediately or cooked and then re-frozen.
Freezing Fresh Food
- Please observe the following instructions to obtain the best results.
- Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one time. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible.
- Do not exceed the freezing capacity of your appliance in 24 h which is 4 kg (8.8 lb)
- Placing warm food into the freezer compartment causes the refrigeration compressor to operate continuously until the food is frozen solid. This can temporarily lead to excessive cooling of the refrigeration compartment.
- When freezing fresh food turn the thermostat towards MAX. Small quantities of food up to 1/2 kg. (1 lb) can be frozen without having to rotate the temperature control.
- You may place fresh food to be frozen in any part of the freezer.
- Take special care not to mix already frozen food and fresh food.
Making Ice Cubes
Fill the ice – cube tray 3/4 full with water and place it in the Ice Bank.
Loosen frozen trays with the handle of a spoon, never use sharp edged objects
such as knives, forks. Store ice-cubes in the Ice Bank.
Note: If freshly made ice cubes are not consumed for several weeks and stored in Ice Bank, they will slowly reduce in size and eventually disappear completely.
Defrosting
Fridge Compartment
The fridge compartment defrosts automatically. The defrosting water runs to
the drain tube via a collection container at the back of the appliance
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(see diagram) During defrosting water droplets may form at the back of the fridge compartment where concealed evaporator is located. Some droplets may remain on the liner and refreeze when defrosting is completed. Do not allow items in the fridge to touch the back wall as the water droplets will make them wet. Do not use pointed or sharp edged objects such as knives, forks to remove the droplets which have frozen.
If at any time the defrost water does not drain from the collection channel, check to ensure that no food particles have blocked the drain tube. The drain tube can be cleared by pushing the special plastic plunger provided down the drain tube -
If the frost layer reaches about 1/4”(7 mm), reduce the setting (i.e. from 4 to 1) to restart automatic defrosting
Freezer Compartment
The freezer compartment defrosts automatically.
Warnings
The fan inside the freezer compartment circulates cold air. Never insert any
object through the guard. Do not allow children to play with the freezer fan.
Never store products that contain inflammable propellant gas (eg dispensers,
spray cans etc.) or explosive substances.
Don’t cover the shelves with any protective materials, which may obstruct air
circulation.
Do not allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls.
Do not obstruct the freezer fan guard to ensure that you obtain the best
possible performance from your appliance.
Maintenance and cleaning
- We recommend that you switch off the appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug before cleaning.
- Never use any sharp abrasive instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent and wax polish for cleaning.
- Use luke warm water to clean the cabinet of the appliance and wipe it dry.
- Use a damp cloth wrung out in a solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water to clean the interior and wipe it dry.
- Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing.
- If the appliance is not going to be used for a long period of time switch it off, remove all food, clean it and leave the door ajar.
- Any dust that gathers on the condenser, which is located at the back of the appliance, should be removed once a year with a vacuum cleaner.
- Check door seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles.
- Removal of door rack
- To remove door racks, remove all the contents and then simply push the door rack upwards from the base.
- To remove a freezer drawer, pull it as far as possible, and then tilt it upwards, and then pull it out completely.
- To remove the freezer flap door, first open the door 3” and then gently pull it off. Make sure that the flap is in place before closing the freezer door.
- Make sure that the special plastic container (drain tray) at the back of the appliance which collects defrost water is clean at all times. If you want to remove the tray to clean it follow the instructions below :
- Switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug.
- Push the lug down with the tip of a screw driver & pull out with a jerk movement
- Clean the drain tray and wipe it dry.
- Reassemble reversing the sequence and operations.
- Avoid spillage of food particularly small items like rice, peas, beans through the fan guard as they may cause the cooling system to block and therefore operate less efficiently.
Do’s and Don’ts
- Do- Clean your appliance regularly (See “Cleaning and Care”)
- Do- Keep raw meat and poultry below cooked food and dairy products. Do- Take off any unusable leaves on vegetables and wipe off any soil.
- Do- Leave lettuce, cabbage, parsley and cauliflower on the stem.
- Do- Wrap cheese firstly in greaseproof paper and then in a polythene bag excluding as much air as possible. For best results take out of the fridge compartment an hour before eating.
- Do- Wrap raw meat and poultry loosely in polythene or aluminium foil. This prevents drying.
- Do- Wrap fish and offal in polythene bags.
- Do- Wrap food which have a strong odour or can dry out in polythene bags, aluminium foil or place in an airtight container.
- Do- Wrap bread well to keep it fresh. Do- Chill white wines, beer, lager and mineral water before serving.
- Do- Check contents of the freezer every so often.
- Do- Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to “Best Before”, “Use by” etc. dates.
- Do- Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions given on the packets that you buy.
- Do- Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before you freeze it.
- Do- Prepare fresh food for freezing in small portions to ensure rapid freezing.
- Do- Wrap all food in aluminium foil or freezer quality polythene bags and make sure any air is excluded.
- Do- Wrap frozen food when you buy it and put it in to the freezer as soon as possible.
- Do- Defrost food in the fridge compartment.
- Do- Remove ice cream from the freezer 10-20 minutes before serving.
- Don’t- Store bananas in your fridge compartment.
- Don’t- Store melon in your fridge. It can be chilled for short periods as long as it is wrapped to avoid it flavouring other food.
- Don’t- Store poisonous or any dangerous substances in your appliance. It has been designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
- Don’t- Consume food which has been stored for an excessive time in the fridge.
- Don’t- Store cooked and fresh food together in the same container. They should be packaged and stored seperately.
- Don’t- Let defrosting food or food juices drip onto food.
- Don’t- Leave the door open for long periods as this will make the appliance more costly to run and cause excessive ice formation.
- Don’t- Put hot food into the appliance. Let it cool down first.
- Don’t- Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids into the freezer as they may burst. Don’t- Exceed the maximum freezing loads (4Kg in any 24 hours) when freezing fresh food.
- Don’t- Give children ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer. The low temperature may cause ‘freezer burns’ on lips.
- Don’t- Freeze fizzy drinks.
- Don’t- Try to keep frozen food which has thawed, it should be eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen.
- Don’t- Remove items from the freezer with wet hands.
- Don’t- Close the freezer door before placing the compartment cover in its place.
- Don’t- Leave frozen food at room temperature to thaw; the best way to defrost food is to put it in the fridge to thaw slowly. Make sure you avoid defrosting food or food juices drip onto other food.
Problem Solvıng
If the appliance does not operate when switched on, check whether
- The plug is inserted properly in the socket and that the power supply is on. (To check the power supply to the socket, plug in another appliance)
- The fuse has blown/circuit breaker has tripped/main distribution switch has been turned off.
- The temperature control has been set correctly and not to “0” (OFF)
- New plug is wired correctly if you have changed the fitted moulded plug.
If the appliance is still not operating after the above checks, please refer
to the section on “How To Obtain Service”.
Please ensure that above checks have been made as a charge will be made if no
fault is found.
Guarantee Details
GUARANTEE DETAILS
Your new Beko product is guaranteed against the cost of breakdown repair for
twelve months from the date of the original purchase.
What is covered?
- Repairs necessary as a result of faulty materials, defective components or manufacturing defect.
- The cost of functional replacement parts, but excluding consumable items.
- The labour costs of a Beko approved repairer to carry out the repair. What is not covered?
- Transit, delivery or accidental damage or misuse and abuse.
- Cabinet or appearance parts, including control knobs, flaps, handles or container lids.
- Accessories or consumable items including but not limited to, ice trays, scrapers, cutlery baskets, filters and light bulbs.
- Repairs required as a result of unauthorised repair or inexpert installation that fails to meet the requirements contained in the user instruction book.
- Repairs to products used on commercial or non-residential household premises.
- Loss of frozen food in freezers or fridge/freezers. (Food loss insurance is often included within your household contents insurance policy, or may be available separately from your retailer).
Important notes.
- Your Beko product is designed and built for domestic household use only.
- The guarantee will be void if the product is installed or used in commercial or non-residential domestic household premises.
- The product must be correctly installed, located and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the User Instructions Booklet provided.
- Professional installation by a qualified Electrical Domestic Appliance Installer is recommended for all Washing Machines, Dishwashers and Electric Cookers
- Gas Cookers must only be installed by a Gas Safe (or BORD GAIS) registered Gas Installer.
- The guarantee is given only within the boundaries of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
- The guarantee is applicable only to new products and is not transferable if the product is resold.
- Beko disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages.
- The guarantee does not in anyway diminish your statutory or legal rights.
How To Obtain Service
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase in a safe place;
you will need to have it should the product require attention under guarantee.
You should also complete the details below; it will help us assist you when
requesting service. (The model number is printed on the Instruction Booklet
and the serial number is printed on the Rating Label affixed to the appliance)
- Model No
- Serial No
- Retailer
- Date of purchase
- For service under guarantee simply telephone the appropriate number below
UK Mainland & Northern Ireland
- Fridges & Freezers :0845 6004903
- Electric Cookers :0845 6004902
- Gas & Dual Fuel Cookers :0845 6004905
- Washing Machines & Dishwashers : 0845 6004906
Republic of Ireland All Refrigeration, All Cookers Washing Machines & Dishwashers:01 862 3411
Before requesting service please check the trouble-shooting guide in the
Operating Instructions as a charge may be levied where no fault is found even
though your product may still be under guarantee.
Service once the manufacturers guarantee has expired.
If you have purchased an extended guarantee please refer to the instructions
contained within the extended guarantee agreement document. Otherwise please
call the appropriate number above where service can be obtained at a charge.
Should you experience any difficulty in obtaining service please contact the
Beko
- Customer Help-Line.
- Tel: 0845 6004911
- e-mail : service@beko.co.uk
BEKO plc
- Beko House
- 1 Greenhill Crescent Watford
- Hertfordshire
- WD18 8QU
- Tel : 0845 6004911
- Fax: 0845 6004922
- e-mail : service@beko.co.uk
- website : www.beko.co.uk
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References
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